Tikehau, the pink-sand island
On Tikehau, the first feeling is often the same: Polynesian paradise exists, and you have just arrived. The atoll is a vast natural pool, edged with coconut groves and pale sands — including the famous pink-sand beaches.
An exceptional lagoon and sea
The coral ring, the blues of the lagoon and the underwater life make Tikehau a place of calm and discovery. Jacques Cousteau described these waters as among the richest in the world: colourful fish, coral and unforgettable encounters.
Bird Island
In the heart of the lagoon, Bird Island gathers terns and seabirds above a green motu. You reach it by boat, across clear water, for a wild pause typical of Tikehau outings.
Tuheiava Pass
On the north-west of the atoll, Tuheiava Pass opens the lagoon to the ocean and shelters the village. Fish parks line both sides; Tikehau remains one of the main suppliers of fresh fish to Tahiti's markets.
Essentials for your stay
- Tuamotu atoll, about 300 km from Tahiti.
- Pink sands, lagoon and reef for snorkelling and exploring.
- Fafarua sits on the south-east of the atoll, away from the village.
Good to know about Tikehau
Where is Tikehau?
Tikehau is a Tuamotu atoll in French Polynesia, about 300 km north-east of Tahiti. You fly in from Tahiti, then continue by boat to the motus.
What is Tikehau known for?
For its vast lagoon, white and pink sand beaches, Tuheiava Pass, and a sea often described as among the richest in the world — ideal for snorkelling, wildlife and Bird Island.
Where is Fafarua Lodge on the atoll?
On the south-east of Tikehau, on a private motu away from the village. Access is only across the lagoon, about a thirty-minute boat ride from the village.
What can you do on the Tikehau lagoon?
Snorkelling, manta rays, Bird Island, quiet beaches, exploring the reef and pass: outings follow the conditions. From Fafarua, they are arranged with the lodge boat on Fafarua experience.
Keep exploring
Getting to Tikehau 
Who we are 
Ecology 
A motu for your group 
Your home on the atoll 
Outdoor spaces 
Meals prepared on site 
Mornings on the water 
Diving in Tikehau 
Honeymoon 